If you see lightning, the game/practice needs to be suspended. 
If you hear thunder the game/practice needs to be suspended. 

Each suspension is for 30 minutes after the last sight of lightning or sound of thunder.  Below is an excerpt from the ASA rule Book. We follow guidelines established by both ASA softball and the PIAA for both junior high and high school sports.

If activity has been suspended due to lightning or thunder, the designated weather watcher should wait at least 30 minutes after the last lightning flash or sound of thunder prior to resuming activity.  Each time additional lightning is observed or thunder is heard, the minimum 30-minute waiting period should be reset.  A clear sky or lack of rainfall are not adequate indicators for resuming play.  The minimum 30-minute return-to-play waiting period should not be shortened. Play should not be resumed even after the 30-minute waiting period if any signs of thunderstorm activity remain in the area or if the weather forecast indicates the threat is not over.

If you have any questions please contact your age division coordinator or a CV Softball board member.  Your game umpire is aware of these guidelines.

Point of Emphasis - When it comes to player safety the HEAD COACH needs to make sure the inclement weather guideline is ALWAYS followed.  Your opposing coaches and umpires are required to follow the same procedures.  Most of us grew up when we needed to SEE lightning to stop a game.  Today's procedures are much more strict.

Game Cancellations (10U, 12U, and 14U) - HOME GAMES Only! 
All Spring HOME game cancellations MUST be made prior to 3:45pm following this protocol:  
(Away games are handled by the home team)

In the event of needing to cancel a home game (on the day of), you MUST notify CV's scheduling team immediately by notifying ALL of following people by either via text message (This must be done prior to 3:45 pm to ensure enough time to cancel the umpires)
         1. Troy Rohrbaugh           (717) 805-9143
         2. Julia Mentzer-Yarlett    (717) 579-7339
If no response to your text within 10 minutes - please call starting with 1 followed by 2. 
 
When sending a text message or calling, please provide the following information:
- Age Group & Head Coach (Include your team number)
- Opponent - with team number
- Location & Field
- Date & Time of Game

Please be sure you send a text message and receive a response before assuming your game will be cancelled. 

You MUST also coordinate all game cancellations with the opposing coach immediately.  

All game cancellations should be rescheduled within 48 hours (do not have to be played, just scheduled).  Contact the entire field scheduling team via email: 
             1. Troy Rohrbaugh ([email protected])
             2. Mark Yasenchak ([email protected])
             3. Julia Mentzer-Yarlett ([email protected])
to secure a new field for home games once you have a date and to secure the umpires.

If you are changing the date or a time of a game for any other reason, you must also notify CV's scheduling team as soon as possible, so an umpire can be canceled and/or secured for your game. You must attempt to make-up every game scheduled.

T-Ball and 8U will play makeup games for rain outs on Wednesdays, Sunday afternoons, or at the discretion of the practice schedule during the Spring Season. The league will schedule these rain outs the day of the rain out and notify coaches. You must a make-up every game scheduled.

Requesting a Field for Rainouts, Rescheduling or Additional Practices
All field requests are to be made via email to CV's scheduling team:
(Be sure to include all members of the team in one email when requesting.) 
             1. Troy Rohrbaugh ([email protected])
             2. Mark Yasenchak ([email protected])
             3. Julia Mentzer-Yarlett ([email protected])